Description: This discussion at the 1959 Atlanta Regional Meeting looks at technology issues inculding the feasibility of computers, the company's plan of operation, organizational changes due to computers, and personnel problems as a result of the use of computers.

Description: This section presents book reviews and summaries of recent publications on a variety of topics.

Description: This is a general discussion reviewing the adaptation of machines and procedures for small companies utilizing the punch card method. The discussion also explores the topic of a waiver for premium disability in all policies and if current term premiums make fair provision for their share of overhead expenses. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1951, Vol. 3, No. 6.

Description: This panel discussion examines functions for electronic computing machines, sharing use of larger machines with other companies and the admissibility of electronic equipment as a statement asset. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1960, Vol. 12, No. 33.

Description: This discussion examines the future outlook of computers. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1960, Vol. 12, No. 34.

Description: This article contains reviews of the following books published in 1960: 1. 'Ensuring Medical Care for the Aged' by M. Spiegelman, 2. 'All Lines Insurance' edited by D.McGill, 3. 'Alternative Methods of Financing Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance' by J. J. Carroll, and 4. 'Installing Electronic Procedures-A Progress Report' by J. J. Finelli. Notices of other articles and publications are also included. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1960, Vol. 12, No. 34.

Description: This digest of special presentation by the Committee on New Recording Means and Computing Devices reviews progress in technology and describes the approach to an electronic operating system for Ordinary insurance. This discussion highlights and describes Punch Card Computer operation and Magnetic Tape computers.

Description: This discussion reviews progress made in the application of electronic data processing machines to smaller company operations as well as cost-benefit considerations.

Description: Discusses the successes and difficulties companies have had with the plan, methods most successful in securing bank cooperation, legal issues, persistency experience, etc.